Silicone Moulds

My first attempt at making a silicone mould.

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[XRandomFandomX]

Where do you get the White thing?

[TheRealMythril]

@XRandomFandomX Not quite sure which white thing you mean, but if it is the table, then it is the old discontinued gw one.

[Likodemus]

How come I bought this same product and mine does not "cure". I mean it is supposed to set in 5 to 15 minutes after mixing equal parts and -EVEN HOURS LATER- all I got is soft light-blue clay! If you ask me the product does not work. What else should I do?

[TheRealMythril]

@Likodemus Id take it back to where you got it. It does say that it has a shelf life also so it might be worth checking that out. But it does seem like it is faulty in some way.

[KillerQueenL]

this might be a strange question... but have you ever tried to paint the silicone? With for example akrylics... is it possible or will the paint just peel off?

[TheRealMythril]

@KillerQueenL ..NOTHING sticks to silicone but Silicone. NO paint of any kind sticks long term. The paint that does stick is coloured silicones of different viscosities that pass as paints. You can mix acrylic paint or coloured powders into the silicone as you make your mold to colour the whole thing.You can also colour small amounts and rub it on afterwards, with limited success. Comment posted by PhilipStephens007

[magickminx]

I use Siligum all the time to make moulds for my Precious Metal Clay work, it's a brilliant product so if people are having problems it's either you've not used enough white (hardner), or not mixed it thoroughly enough (no streaks) or it's a duff batch & needs returning!!!!

I have moulds that are now 5 years old & are used on a weekly basis by both myself & my students! It's tougher than you think!

[Katiecolin0199]

why do you have splints on both of your arms?

[Likodemus]

@TheRealMythril Thank you! I spoke with the vendor but she doesn't want to take it back nor give me a refund. Guess I'll have to wait for her boss. I feel so disappointed right now! Thanks for answering!! and for sharing your knowledge with us all.

[washaway]

is there a reason you went with plaster over resin? great vid I really appreciate the tutorial.

I've heard of people using back massager's or anything with a vibrating component strapped down to a table so that you turn it on and the bubbles come out.

[washaway]

is there a reason you went with plaster over resin? great vid I really appreciate the tutorial.

[moonbear]

mix childs white school glue in with your plaster and water it will give the plaster both strength and flexibility it wont be bendy but you find it loses that crumbleability it as round the edge. its somthing you have to play around with until you find what strength you want..